Whether he was known as a council member, an Eastern Illinois University alum, a Charleston native or the world's biggest Cubs fan, Matthew Hutti will be remembered for his love for others and a smile...

Approving the City Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2023, and ending April 30, 2024. City Council met Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and approved 18 items that were on the agenda. The engineering...

The Charleston City Council placed an ordinance on file for public inspection, one regarding the Annual Tax Levy Ordinance for the fiscal year from May 2023 to April 2024, on Tuesday evening.   Charleston...

Charleston City Council approved temporary street closures for multiple events happening in the coming months on Tuesday evening.   The council unanimously approved street closures for a Leader in...

The Charleston City Council unanimously approved a bid award for the construction of a chain link fence at the Sister City Phase II Facility for $101,231 Tuesday evening. The bid was awarded to BJ’s...

The Charleston City Council unanimously approved on Tuesday to put on file for public inspection an amendment to Title 6 city ordinance adding a new chapter regarding low-speed electric and gas-powered...

The Charleston Tree Commission made an appearance at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library to help educate listeners on the work they’ve done across town and their plans for the future.  The commission's...

The Charleston City Council unanimously approved a $318,339 bid award to NeCo Asphalt Inc. for a multi-use paths plan for Sister City Park on Tuesday. The council approved the bid award for $318,339,...

The Charleston City Council voted 4-0 in favor of the $189,468 ozone generator rebuild at the water treatment plant during Tuesday night’s meeting. The old generator has served the plant for more...

The Charleston City Council approved two resolutions obligating $1,075,000 in the Rebuild Illinois Funds to Sister City for construction and repair fees on Tuesday night at City Hall.   $255,000 were...

The Charleston City Council voted 4-0 in favor of the ordinance for the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Hospice House on Tuesday night.  This property is located within the Charleston zoning jurisdiction...

The Charleston City Council unanimously approved wavering bid procedures to facilitate a new $34,921 police truck through a single-source vendor rather than the comparable state bid price at Tuesday’s...